Kingston Dental Bonding Glossary

cosmetic dentistry Do you have chipped or cracked teeth? Do you want to improve the appearance of your smile? Then you are a perfect candidate for dental bonding.

Dental bonding, also known as cosmetic, composite or tooth bonding is one of the easiest, fastest and most affordable dental treatments available to repair cosmetic and structural imperfections in the teeth.

The bonding procedure is a simple procedure that takes about 30-60 minutes per tooth and can usually be completed in one office visit. During the procedure, an application of a tooth-colored composite resin (plastic) is applied, molded and smoothed to the desired shape and then bonded to the tooth with a special light. The procedure usually doesn't require the use of an anesthetic.

Dental bonding is a great alternative to more extensive, expensive and complicated cosmetic dentistry treatments such as crowns, bridges and porcelain veneers. It is best suited for patients that require small cosmetic changes or temporary corrections of cosmetic defects. Sometimes, dental bonding is also used as an alternative to amalgam fillings, or to protect a part of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede.

Dental bonding treatment can be affordable to patients of all financial backgrounds. Because it can easily improve the overall appearance of your smile in just one office visit, the result is usually worth every penny you pay for it.

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